Early Spoons, Silver and Collectors' Items - 26th January 2005
Lot 674
An 18th century pierced bougie box
Estimate £100 - £150 | Hammer £110
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Description
An 18th century pierced bougie box , circular with a hinged cover and a swivel blade for guillotining the wax taper, (lacking folding handle) maker's mark only, (mis-struck) `VL' ? unascribed, c.1770, 2in (5.25cm) diameter, 1.5oz.